2004 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · AY04 SJX
2004 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 07 May 2004. Recorded mileage 92,882 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,882 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AY04 SJX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/01/2026
- 92,882 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AY04 SJX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Land Rover Defender (AY04 SJX) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
AY04 SJX Mileage History
- 15/01/202491,199 mi
- 26/01/202491,255 mi+56 mi
- 02/01/202591,926 mi+671 mi
- 09/01/202692,878 mi+952 mi
- 09/01/202692,882 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 848 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- TD5 Injector Harness Oil MigrationSerious
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